2002 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2003 Lincoln LS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2003 Lincoln LS. (229 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lincoln LS weights approximately 25 kg more than 2002 Ford Mustang.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lincoln LS. 2003 Lincoln LS has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Lincoln LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Mustang | 2003 Lincoln LS | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Mustang | LS |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |